Shirley Ann Richardson Byers, 86, passed away in Uniontown, PA on Sunday May 1, 2022. Shirley was born on January 8, 1936 in New Salem, PA to the late Jean Sophia (Wensing) and Roland P. Richardson. She grew up in Edenborn, PA and graduated from German Senior High School in 1953. After marrying David J. Byers in 1960, she resided in Uniontown for the remainder of her life.
Shirley was a member of St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, where she volunteered in various roles including Parish Council and Eucharist Minister, and was a member of the Jefferson Club.
Shirley was employed at Bell Telephone, March of Dimes, and along with her husband owned several grocery stores.
She was a long-time member of several bowling leagues and a life-long fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Notre Dame football.
She was preceded in death by her husband David in 2013; brother Harry Thomas Richardson, sisters Beatrice Richardson and Florence Richardson.
Shirley is survived by her son, Timothy Byers and wife Rita, Uniontown, PA, daughter Jean Byers, Baltimore, MD; Grandsons, David Byers, Canonsburg, PA and Thomas Byers, Pittsburgh, PA; Granddaughter Mary Byers, Uniontown, PA; Sister Dolores Bell, Uniontown, PA and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their many thanks and appreciation to all of Shirley's past caregivers.
Friends will be received at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext. Uniontown on Wednesday from 3-8 PM with Parish Vigil Prayer Service to be held at 6:00 PM. Thursday Prayers of Transfer at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 50 Jefferson St., Uniontown at 10:00 AM
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School.
Your personal written tributes and memories are welcome and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com